A Photo Collection's True Value
A collection of photos sitting where nobody can find them is worth as much as the digital dust collecting around them. Unknown to most company leaders, these company assets can have great value. "Why, they're just photos?" is often the response when this is suggested.

I Love GPS Data

I am so thrilled with devices which stamp my images with GPS data that I could jump for joy! It's not just because I love seeing images across a map. Its also because its yet more useful data about a photograph that I can use for years to come. And I don't have to manually enter it. Some devices even store address information. So I send up with being able to view images across a map (Figure 1) and can search by street, city, state/province, and country (see Figure 2's Keywords and Description, data which was automatically added).

Recently I choose four of my most recommended fundamental tips for digital photo organization for a short 5 -7 minute presentation. They very important much-follow tips are:

1. Chronological Folder Names...the 1st fundamental.
2. Backup...the most important for having your photos decades from now.
3. Data Tagging...the most important for being able to find images.
4. Sharing...keep your source collection intact while duplicating on sharing sites.